VA263-17-R-0448-00002000.docx

5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office.

is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

BY

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 (Type or print) (Type or print) (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (If other than Item 6) (Specify type of modification and authority) (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

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13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00002 03-09-2018 none Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

Attention: Daniel Vagts 316 Robert Street N.

St. Paul

MN

55101 Department of Veterans Affairs

NETWORK 23 CONTRACTING OFFICE

Attention: Daniel Vagts 316 Robert Street N.

St. Paul

MN

55101 To all Offerors/Bidders

VA263-17-R-0448

X X

ONE

Correction:

The Technical Factors have been replaced as follows. Technical Proposals are due on 03-16-2018 (10 CST) send to daniel.vagts@va.gov.

All other terms and conditions remain changed.

Daniel Vagts Contract Officer

NCO2315L2-4547

Technical Evaluations:

1.1 Proximity of contractor to VAMC and specimen Transport time: Its highly desirable and advantageous to MVAHCS to have a minimal specimen transport time so as not to compromise the integrity of the sample or accuracy of the test results. A minimal transport time between the VA and the testing laboratory will be rated more favorable.

1.2 Turn-around time offered for test Results: It is of the utmost importance to the VAMC to receive prompt turnaround times of specimen processing so as not to compromise patient care. Turnaround times of the following tests will be considered: anatomic pathology consultation cases within 4 working days of receipt of slides, unless additional testing such as immunohistochemistry or molecular gene rearrangement studies are required. Specialized neurology Testing is within 10-14 working days of specimen receipt.

1.3 Contractor’s Laboratory licenses, Accreditations, Professional Certificates: The contractor shall provide information demonstrating the contract laboratory has licenses, accreditations, and the professional certifications required to perform the stat and specialized laboratory testing and pathology services of similar or greater complexity. The contractors shall submit a narrative addressing this requirement.

1.4 Professional Qualification and Expertise of contractor’s personnel: The contractor must provide information that demonstrates the ability and professional expertise and qualifications of contractor’s personnel who will perform the work under the contract. The contractor shall provide proof of an academically oriented division of Ophthalmologic Pathology. Contractor shall submit proof that consultations shall be performed by nationally recognized experts in Genitourinary pathology, Pulmonary pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, and Head and Neck pathology.

1.5 Consultation/ client services are available for Lab techs and clinicians from MVAHCS to call and discuss testing needs, results, and have questions answered.